Merlina and the Magical Mishap
by Daniela Drescher

5 of 5 stars

Merlina and her friend Igor the Dragon are preparing for the pumpkin harvest. They have already made apple and pear jams, and the next item will be the pumpkins for pies and breads. While picking pumpkins, Igor gets a sharp thorn in his foot claw. He cries for help, asking Merlina to use her magic to disappear the thorn. Merlina casts a spell, but it goes wrong, changing the thorn to a toadstool that grows out of Igor’s toe! The next spell Merlina casts accidentally changes the toadstool into a large green leaf! Can Merlina find a solution for getting the thorn/toadstool/leaf off her friend’s toe?

I love that this book is saturated in Harvest/ Halloween vibes. The art is full of warm autumn colors. Merlina’s house is comfy cozy with knitting and plants and books. Her cellar is stocked with dried herbs, clusters of onion or garlic, baskets of apples, and jars of delicious jams and jellies.

The story is cute and funny! The characters are adorable. I love this sweet book!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.